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Our client designs and manufacturers engineered products .

They are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for the UK based office in central Buckinghamshire to manage and develop international procurement activities across the business, planning and forecasting multi-currency products globally.

The role requires a qualified individual capable of maintaining and improving the current purchasing structure by developing the supplier base, implementing supplier contracts, driving cost-down negotiations and UK and overseas supplier visits for compliance with ISO Standards.

A key focus will be to ensure products, material and services are delivered on-time in full by analysing data, forecasts and utilising planning spreadsheet alongside the current ERP system.

The role reports to the Operations Director and has one direct report, a Purchasing Assistant.

Key Objectives & Targets

* To streamline and improve the current planning process

* To develop supplier negotiations to achieve improved services and cost-down

* To ensure supplier compliance with standards and policies

* To ensure best use of currencies in a fluctuating market

* To support departments through the procurement process to ensure structure and discipline in order to provide the best possible service

* To champion the use, structure and housekeeping of the ERP system

* To plan and manage departmental training to ensure continuous improvement

* To set and manage departmental KPl's

* Communicate effectively and proficiently with suppliers and across the business

* Ensure accuracy and completeness of work and reporting

* Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and Company requirements

Key Competencies & Requirements

* Demonstrable managerial experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry

* Suitable purchasing qualifications required

* Long-term product planning experience required

* In-depth ERP experience essential

* CRM user experience preferable but not essential

* Technically minded and able to get involve in detail

* Commercially focused and a decision maker

* Strong management and motivational skills

* Excellent communication skills

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